In light of recent news that a brand of over-the-counter eye drops may have caused bacterial infections that led to vision loss and even death, consumers may be wary of using them at all. Thomas ...

Safety spectacles, goggles and sealed eyewear come in a multitude of styles, and most meet ANSI requirements for impact protection. Each choice offers pros and cons, particularly when chemical hazards ...

Vision protection is paramount for workers in many industries, from construction and manufacturing to warehousing, transportation, health care, maritime, and even landscaping and professional sports.

Most people might not think about wearing eye protection while cleaning, cooking, doing yard work or working in the garage, but according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), half of all ...

When I was younger, before I needed glasses, I preferred 1950’s style, high school shop-class-type safety glasses with mesh side covers. They looked goofy, but to be honest, I found them less ...

Protecting your eyes on the job is important. It is important that the personal protective equipment (PPE) you use works together. For instance, wearing a face covering with eye protection and dealing ...

Jessica was a writer on the Wellness team, with a focus on health technology, eye care, nutrition and finding new approaches to chronic health problems. Expertise Public health, new wellness ...

From sunburned eyes to the sting of sunscreen, summertime can do a number on your eyes. Most of us know it's essential to wear 100% UV protection sunglasses and hats to protect our vision and skin ...

The use of eye protection to reduce the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is debatable. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends eye protection like ...

Nebraska Medicine ophthalmologist Dr. Rao Chundury and his children are promoting fireworks safety through their nonprofit, ...